Sheer Draperies
Weightless, floor-to-ceiling sheers that turn Florida light into atmosphere - our most requested drapery.
Light, made to move
Nothing suits South Florida glass like sheers: European voiles and linens that filter hard sunlight into a soft, even glow, sway with the room, and frame the view instead of hiding it. Floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, hemmed to the millimeter.
Our workroom sews sheers with deep hems and perfect fullness, on hand-drawn hardware or motorized tracks that glide thirty feet of fabric open quietly. Layer them over solar rollers or blackout panels for day-night control.
Recently: an oceanfront condo in Boca Raton - Villa Nova Geneva Chalk sheers - 60% cotton, 40% linen - on recessed Somfy tracks across an ocean wall, with the fullness trimmed so the stack clears the glass. Also: Landmark Ranch Estates, Southwest Ranches - Silken Textures sheers up to sixteen feet high on wired tracks, finished flush to the floor through the hallways, dining room and apartment of a new estate.
Fabrics & construction
European Voiles & Linens
Weightless weaves that drape beautifully and soften hard coastal light.
Ripplefold Sheers
Continuous, even waves - the modern standard on motorized tracks.
Floor-to-Ceiling
Ceiling-mounted tracks stretch rooms and frame full-height glass.
Layered Systems
Sheer + blackout on dual tracks for complete flexibility.
Acoustic Softening
Sheers calm echo in hard-surfaced, glass-heavy rooms.
Motorized Tracks
Lutron & Somfy Glydea - see motorized drapes.
Recent installations
Waterfront Sheers
Bedroom Sheers
Oceanfront Sheers
How sheer draperies are sewn in our workroom
Sheers show every shortcut, so we take none: wide-width European voiles and linens railroaded to run seamless across a window wall, fullness set for the fabric so the wave is even from end to end, deep double hems weighted to hang plumb, and 6-inch ripplefold snap tape or pinch pleats set by hand. Ceiling-mounted tracks stretch the room and frame full-height glass; a second track behind carries a blackout or dim-out layer for bedrooms, and each layer opens and closes on its own: the sheer can stay drawn by day while the lined panel closes at night. We plan the bracket projection, returns and stack so the two layers move without touching. Every panel is cut and sewn by our five in-house seamstresses in Fort Lauderdale.
Sheer curtains in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach
Nothing suits a wall of South Florida glass like sheers, and they are our most requested drapery from Brickell and Miami Beach condos to Fort Lauderdale waterfront homes and Palm Beach island. At the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach we built ripplefold sheers on Lutron Sivoia QS tracks across five rooms to the designer's fabric schedule; at Turnberry Ocean Club the sheers are Romo Zyla wide-width goods. Motorized on Lutron or Somfy tracks, thirty feet of fabric glides open quietly; layered over solar rollers, the room keeps its view by day and its glare under control; for privacy after dark, a lined or blackout panel runs on its own track behind the sheer, so each layer opens and closes independently.
Frequently asked
Do sheers block UV?
Partly. A sheer softens glare and filters some UV, but how much depends on the weave and fiber, and an open voile lets a good share through. Where floors, art or furniture need more protection, layer the sheer with a solar shade or a lined panel.
Will they survive Florida sun and salt air?
We specify voiles and linens chosen for coastal exposure, but no sheer is fade-proof in direct Florida sun: linen and cotton fade and weaken faster than polyester, so check the fabric's lightfastness rating before you choose. Our curtain fabric guide compares the fibers.
Can sheers be motorized?
Yes. Sheers are light, so they suit long motorized runs; the motor and track are still sized to the length, the curves and the fabric weight. See motorized drapes.
Sheers alone or layered?
Living areas often run sheers alone. Bedrooms usually add a lined or blackout panel on a second track, or a shade, because an unlined sheer does not keep a lit room private at night. We design room by room.
Can people see through sheers at night?
Yes, when the lights are on inside and it is dark outside: an unlined sheer shows silhouettes and movement after dark. For night privacy, close a lined or blackout panel on a second track, or lower a shade behind the sheer.
Ripplefold or pinch pleat for sheers?
Ripplefold is the modern standard for sheers - a continuous even wave that stacks tight on a motorized track; pinch pleat reads more traditional and suits decorative rods.
Can you sew sheers without seams across a wide window?
Yes - wide-width voiles and linens railroaded so a 20- or 30-foot wall runs seamless, hemmed to the millimeter.
Discerning homeowners, designers, and developers across South Florida trust Exotic with their most important spaces.
“The experience with Exotic Shades Draperies was excellent. The shades are high quality and custom fit. They are really careful with details. We bought sheer curtains and they offered us a better price than all the other companies we contacted, and their work was flawless. It was a pleasure working with Dave and Alex.”
“It was a real pleasure working with Exotic Shades Draperies. They helped me choose a beautiful sheer linen fabric that I absolutely fell in love with. The quality is amazing, the installation was perfect, and the price was super good compared to others I checked. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for drapes!”
“Exotic Shades & Draperies guided us through every step of the process, helping us select the perfect fabric for our living room sheers. The team was not only professional but also extremely kind and attentive. The installation was flawless, and the final result turned out even better than we expected. We’re more than happy with the outcome.”
Sheer draperies in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton & Palm Beach
Floor-to-ceiling sheers in European voiles and linens, hemmed to the millimeter and hung wall to wall - the treatment South Florida glass was made for. Our workroom and showroom are at 4539 Powerline Rd in Fort Lauderdale, our second showroom is South of Fifth in Miami Beach, and the same in-house team measures and installs from Miami to Palm Beach.
Softness, floor to ceiling
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